Chicago Worlds Fair Century of Progress 1934 Souvenir Ramp Walker mid-century italian An aesthetically stunning object

An aesthetically stunning object

2 7/8" across at widest

What fun to have this vintage Towle pewter shell game set around--perhaps to pull out at cocktail parties

it makes sense that there would be a tradition in Japan of carving toads like this one that could be carried in a pocket—and surely this lovely little one would bring good fortune wherever he goes

happily large enough to hold a enough to share with a friend or two

Chicago Worlds Fair Century of Progress 1934 Souvenir Ramp Walker mid-century italian An aesthetically stunning objectThis fabulous Czechoslovakian wooden "ramp walker" toy was a souvenir from "A Century of Progress," an international exposition at the 1934 Chicago World's Fair, which focused on the theme of technological innovation. I am not so sure he embodies a great step forward in terms of technology, but what a charming little figure he is, and quite a rare one, I've learned. He's been carefully hand painted with a sweet face, fabulous polka dotted hat and